The Mail: English holds off Redzel to kick off autumn campaign
English made it back-to-back victories in the Challenge Stakes and could be set for another big autumn after holding off Redzel at Randwick on Saturday.
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Ramdhani's year of work to have Randwick first-class for Championships
Nevesh Ramdhani's work getting the punters' confidence back in Randwick.
CrownBet facing hurdle in their partners quest for SA racing rights
A potential multimillion-dollar deal between Victorian broadcaster racing.com and South Australian Racing presents a new challenge for CrownBet, racing.com's telecast partner.
Avdulla excited to be back on Omei Sword in the Coolmore Classic
The fillies appear to have a stranglehold on Saturday's Coolmore Classic and perhaps the best of them, Omei Sword, will have the benefit of a big weight pull as Brenton Avdulla gets back on her at Rosehill.
Hey Doc makes for a special day in the life of Tony McEvoy
Tony McEvoy flew out of Melbourne late on Saturday night in an effort to spend the night at home in the Barossa Valley just hours after winning the Australian Guineas with Hey Doc, one of his most memorable racing victories.
Overnight sensation Currie 20 years in the making
Luke Currie has taken 20 years to become an "overnight" sensation.
Le Romain wins Canterbury Stakes leaving Chautauqua to take compliments
There won't be a better group 1 ride than Tommy Berry on Chautauqua this year, and he couldn't believe he got beaten in Saturday's Canterbury Stakes at Randwick.
Red letter day for McEvoy and Currie as Hey Doc takes the Guineas
Trainer Tony McEvoy, jockey Luke Currie and a diverse and delighted bunch of owners will always remember Australian Guineas day at Flemington as one of their best on a racecourse after they combined to share the joy of Hey Doc's stylish win in the Group One Australian Guineas.
Gerald Ryan says favourite Red Excitement could be late Canberra Cup scratching
Canberra Cup favourite Red Excitement could be a late scratching if the track is too heavy.
Ryan declares $1.6M Chauffeur the best horse at the Black Opal Stakes
Gerald Ryan has declared his sale-topping colt Chauffeur the best horse in the Black Opal Stakes on Sunday.
King of the Kids Hayes unearths another potential star in two-year-old Ploverset
David Hayes has proved himself the king of the kids this season, and he added another string to his juvenile bow at Flemington on Saturday when he quinellaed the listed 3AW Is Football Stakes for colts and fillies down the famous Flemington straight.
Hey Doc could take on mighty Winx in Ryder
When Tony McEvoy allows the "dust to settle" on his three-year-old Hey Doc's win in Saturday's $750,000 Australian Guineas at Flemington, the trainer could elect to add another dimension into Saturday weeks already star studded $1 million George Ryder Stakes in Sydney.
Canberra trainers hoping Keith Dryden can salute to honour of Riharna Thomson
Trainers are hoping their colleague Keith Dryden can find a winner on Sunday to honour Riharna Thomson.
Black Opal guide to finding a winner in Canberra
Black Opals tips: All the races and all the form to help you find a winner in Canberra
Dale's Rocket commands respect in the wet
Sydney's rain had Canberra trainer Matthew Dale licking his lips and taking mare Rocket Commander up the Hume.
Marston makes triumphant return to racing, but not in her silks
Former jockey Chynna Marston will make a triumphant return to Thoroughbred Park's marquee meet on Sunday.
Olive backing veteran Nat King Cu to salute in National Sprint
Nick Olive is hoping for his first listed victory at Thoroughbred Park with Nat King Cu in the National Sprint.
Brave Berry gets Inference home in Randwick Guineas
Michael Hawkes will take the kudos that comes from Inference winning the Randwick Guineas but knows there is more to come from the promising colt.
She Will Reign still Golden Slipper favourite despite Reisling defeat
There might not have ever been a calmer trainer after watching a Golden Slipper favourite get beaten than Gary Portelli.
A year of planning on the line for Invienna in Country Championships
The 12-month wait for Ashleigh McGregor and her fellow owners with Invienna comes to an end with Scone heat of the Country Championships on Sunday.
Jockeys plan touching tribute for Riharna Thomson at Black Opal
Jockeys will wear black arm bands on Black Opal Stakes day this Sunday to remember Riharna Thomson.
Moody says Winx no comparison for Black Caviar
Famous trainer Peter Moody says Chris Waller's mare is the Black Caviar of her time.
Black Opal Stakes field could be the strongest ever assembled in Canberra
Canberra's marquee race the Black Opal Stakes could produce its strongest field in history on Sunday.
Waller looks to Comin' Through for another group 1
Premier trainer Chris Waller might not know what to do with himself during the Randwick Guineas meeting with only half dozen runners to worry about on Saturday.
Ugo Fuscolo faces good test on Australian debut in Canterbury Stakes
It is a big day for owner Kevin Hickman as the New Zealand 2000 Guineas quinella of Ugo Fuscolo and Savile Row chase group 1 glory on different sides of the Tasman on Saturday.
Sydney raiders look to make Flemington mark as Guineas hopes takes centre stage
Lodged between the drama and brilliance of last Saturday's Blue Diamond meeting and the fireworks of Flemington's Super Saturday card next weekend, this Saturday's Flemington line-up, the group 1 Australian Guineas aside, always seems to be cast in the shadows.
Houtzen goes north to prepare for Golden Slipper
Houtzen is doing more of a Reisling than a Todman in her final lead up for the $3.5 million Golden Slipper at Rosehill Gardens on March 18. Trainer Toby Edmunds has sought weaker opposition with a huge weight at Eagle Farm rather than a Royal Randwick class test.
Prized Icon's Guineas mission
While track officials in Sydney consider building an ark as the rain continues to fall in Sydney, not so back in Melbourne where the surface is expected to be spot on for the Australian Guineas meeting.
Parish works hard to gain an Australian niche
In early 2013 Cory Parish's lifelong dream to become a successful jockey was slipping away nearly as quickly as his bank balance.
Canberra track work rider Riharna Thomson dies following freak accident
Canberra track work rider Riharna Thomson died on Friday following a freak accident at Thoroughbred Park.